Erika McMillon
Founder & CEOEnterprise Transformation & Revenue Growth Strategist
Enterprise transformation and revenue growth strategy. Leads every engagement personally, from diagnosis through implementation.
ABOUT
Strategy first. Execution that holds.
THE AKIRE COMPANY LLC connects business strategy, operating processes, revenue infrastructure, and technology implementation to help organizations execute more effectively.
The Company
Built for organizations that need change to stick
THE AKIRE COMPANY LLC is a business transformation and revenue operations consultancy. We work with established organizations to fix how they operate and how they generate revenue—then stay until the results hold.
Our work spans strategy, operations, technology, and revenue performance. Every engagement is measured against outcomes we agree on with you before work begins.
Delivery model
Engagements are led by our founder. Where a scope requires specialist skills—such as systems integration or training delivery—we bring in partners selected for that work, under our direction and with your approval.
Leadership
The people accountable for your engagement
Our leadership team stays close to the work. The people who scope an engagement are the people who see it through—no handoff to a junior team after the agreement is signed.
Karena Altice
Chief Operations Officer
Oversees project delivery, operational coordination and client engagement—turning strategic priorities into actionable plans, measurable milestones and sustainable outcomes.
Samanda Marshall-Sawyer
Executive Client Relations & Business Operations Liaison
Coordinates executive priorities, professional communications and client relationships—strengthening the organizational processes behind exceptional business experiences.
Founder
Erika McMillon
Founder & CEO | Enterprise Transformation & Revenue Growth Strategist
Erika McMillon is a seasoned business strategist, technology executive, and serial entrepreneur with more than 30 years of business experience and 25 years in technology. As Founder & CEO of THE AKIRE COMPANY LLC, she brings a unique ability to connect the dots between business strategy, revenue performance, people, processes, and technology—transforming complex organizational challenges into practical strategies for sustainable growth.
Known for turning vision into execution, Erika works alongside executive leaders to identify operational gaps, uncover growth opportunities, strengthen organizational infrastructure, and align technology with business objectives.
Her approach combines strategic foresight with hands-on execution, helping organizations move beyond ambitious plans to measurable results, operational excellence, and long-term success.
Her philosophy is simple: Strategy creates direction. Systems enable execution. Alignment drives sustainable growth.
Leadership
Karena Altice, PMP
Chief Operations Officer
Karena Altice, PMP, is an accomplished operations and project management leader with more than 15 years of experience driving strategic initiatives, strengthening organizational performance, and translating complex business objectives into disciplined execution.
As Chief Operations Officer of THE AKIRE COMPANY LLC, Karena leads project delivery, operational coordination, and client engagement, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into actionable plans, measurable milestones, and sustainable outcomes. Her approach combines structured project governance, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to operational excellence.
A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Founder of ExcelPM360, Karena brings a distinctive blend of executive-level perspective, practical execution expertise, and people-centered leadership. Through her work, she champions professional development, accountability, and the operational frameworks that enable teams and organizations to perform with clarity, consistency, and confidence.
Recognized for her ability to bring structure to complexity and align people, processes, and priorities, Karena leads the operational strategy behind AKIRECO's commitment to delivering strategic transformation, operational efficiency, and exceptional client experiences.
Leadership
Samanda Marshall-Sawyer, MBA, DTM
Executive Client Relations & Business Operations Liaison
Samanda Marshall-Sawyer, MBA, DTM, is a business professional, executive liaison, entrepreneur, and leadership development advocate with expertise in business administration, organizational coordination, professional communications, and relationship management.
As Executive Client Relations & Business Operations Liaison at THE AKIRE COMPANY LLC, Samanda supports the intersection of executive leadership, client engagement, and operational effectiveness — coordinating executive priorities, facilitating communications, and strengthening client relationships.
With an MBA and credentials in healthcare coding and public speaking, she brings an interdisciplinary perspective shaped by business management and communication excellence. She has mentored entrepreneurs through SCORE and spoken professionally on leadership and project methodologies.
At AKIRECO, Samanda helps connect people, priorities, and processes, reinforcing the firm's commitment to professionalism and exceptional client experiences.
Next step
Let’s identify the problem worth solving.
Start with a focused conversation about where execution is breaking down and what improvement matters most.